"Someone sitting in the bleachers should not be sitting beside someone smoking.”

However, he stressed that the golf course not be included in the ban, as many golfers smoke while on the course.

David White:

“The only problem I got with this thing is I don’t like government telling us what we can and can’t do.”

He later made a motion to table the policy until complaints are made, but the motion was withheld.

Chris Mabry:

“This is an educational policy. The point is to promote healthy living. My concerns are protecting children and their families.”

Joel Shores:

He pointed out how smoke affects others. He said a friend of his was attending his son’s ballgame at the park and was on the bleachers near a smoker.

“He had to move because smoke was overtaking him. We have to step in when it’s affecting other people," he said.

Also on the agenda:

Here's a look at other business at this week's council meeting:

-A resolution to update and accept the City of Shelby Pretreatment Enforcement Response Plan was approved. The plan will allow for better enforcement of state and federal laws in relation to violations of the Sewer Use Ordinance.

-An ordinance to update the City of Shelby Code for fats, oils, and greases was approved. The ordinance standardizes what substances and how much may be introduced into the sewer collection system by local food services and restaurants.

- A request to negotiate a lease for temporary office space for part of the Shelby Police Department was accepted.

- At the next meeting, City Manager Rick Howell will present information on the evaluation for a new roof for the Shelby Police Department. More information on plans for a new farmers market pavilion is also expected.